Bill Parcells

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, or so says the musty 19th century phrase. Frank Caliendo begs to differ. The veteran ace sports impressionist isn't beloved by all, particularly athletic figures he pokes at with his inventive and unpredictable comedy. "It shouldn't be a surprise that these athletes who have been put on a pedestal might not be crazy about what I do," Caliendo says in a call from his Tempe, Ariz., home. "That's just the way it goes." No one makes light of athletes and talking heads as well as Caliendo. His takes on Monday Night Football analyst Jon Gruden, New England Patriot football coach Bill Parcells and TNT basketball...

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